If a particular area is brought under the Fifth Schedule of the Constitution of India, which one of the following statements best reflects the consequence of it?

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If a particular area is brought under the Fifth Schedule of the Constitution of India, which one of the following statements best reflects the consequence of it?

A)

This would prevent the transfer of land of tribal people to non-tribal people.

B)

This would create a local self-governing body in that area.

C)

This would convert that area into a Union Territory.

D)

The State having such areas would be declared a Special Category State.

Correct Answer : This would prevent the transfer of land of tribal people to non-tribal people.

Note :

Statement (a) is correct: Governor can make regulations for the peace and good government of a scheduled area after consulting the tribes advisory council. Such regulations may prohibit or restrict the transfer of land by tribal to non tribal members or among members of the scheduled tribes, regulate the allotment of land to members of the scheduled tribes.

Statement (b) is incorrect: Tribal advisory council is an advisory body , not a governing body.

Statement (c) and (d) are incorrect (Self explanatory)

Source: Laxmikanth

Year : 2022

Category : General Studies

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